UK-based label, Drunken Sailor Records just released the debut LP for power-pop/punk band Personality Cult out of NC. Give it a listen below.
UK-based label, Drunken Sailor Records just released the debut LP for power-pop/punk band Personality Cult out of NC. Give it a listen below. [Read more…]
Street Dogs are back with their sixth studio album, which is also their first album in eight years, Stand for Something or Die for Nothing. For the uninitiated, Street Dogs have a working class street punk and roll sound that has never been tighter than what is on display on this album. The title track “Stand […]
Street Dogs are back with their sixth studio album, which is also their first album in eight years, Stand for Something or Die for Nothing. For the uninitiated, Street Dogs have a working class street punk and roll sound that has never been tighter than what is on display on this album.
The title track “Stand for Something or Die for Nothing” opens up this album. A classic reminder of everything Street Dogs bring to the table, catchy super tight guitars, socio-political lyrical warnings, and gang-vocals that suck the listener right into the narrative. The topics covered are all in the same vein, generated largely by anger with the current political environment. There’s the blue collar “Working Class Heroes”, the immigration story of “The Round Up”, the warning to future generations in “Other Ones”, and the redemption of “The Comeback Zone”. With one highlight being “Angels Calling” featuring Boston rapper Slaine, who’s appearance gives this rowdy song a boost of energy and a sense of urgency. It’s a perfect way to blend genres in a way that will have you hitting repeat.
This album really shines with a couple of emotional tracks, the first being “These Ain’t the Old Days”. An ode to friends who were unable to overcome their struggles. The emotion put forth by Lenny Lashley on this track is extremely touching. The other song is “Lest We Forget”, the story of a Boston kid who moved to New York to be a firefighter and met a tragic end on September 11, 2001. This song has an energy that betrays its melancholic nature. On a first listen it’s a punk rock banger where it is easy to imagine the crowd singing along to every word. However the more you pay attention the more you will realize that this is a heart-breaker, a super catchy sing-along heart-breaker.
Most of Stand for Something or Die for Nothing is blazing punk rock and roll, however Street Dogs show off their chops on a couple of outliers. “Mary on Believer Street” sounds like a 70’s rock song complete with the high register vocals, and guitar work that sounds lifted from Keith Richards. Ironically enough, this album ends with a cover of “Torn and Frayed” off The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. It’s a faithful cover with Street Dogs soul.
“The dumbing down of America is a reason to write songs in 2018” says lead singer Mike McColgan when discussing this album, “The theme is wake the fuck up and the working class needs to unite across all colors, creeds, nationalities, genders and realize that we are being pitted against each other by snake oil salesmen and autocrats”. Perfectly described and delivered as promised.
4/5 Stars
NY Punks Shrug Dealer just released their debut EP for name-your-price on bandcamp. It’s around 12 minutes long, and has been likened to Lagwagon, Satanic Surfers, and Propagandhi. If you’re looking for a new high-energy punk band, you can listen to their self-titled debut below.
NY Punks Shrug Dealer just released their debut EP for name-your-price on bandcamp. It’s around 12 minutes long, and has been likened to Lagwagon, Satanic Surfers, and Propagandhi.
If you’re looking for a new high-energy punk band, you can listen to their self-titled debut below.
Apocalypse Hoboken headlined a three-night stand at Chicago’s Chop Shop, July 13-15, 2018. The weekend’s events were set in conjunction with the July 13, 2018 release of “Everybody’s Been Burned” on Underground Communique Records. UCR’s Bandcamp site describes the release as follows: “This is a collection of recordings not previously released on vinyl. The record and […]
Apocalypse Hoboken headlined a three-night stand at Chicago’s Chop Shop, July 13-15, 2018. The weekend’s events were set in conjunction with the July 13, 2018 release of “Everybody’s Been Burned” on Underground Communique Records. UCR’s Bandcamp site describes the release as follows: “This is a collection of recordings not previously released on vinyl. The record and download contain 17 songs, and yes there are only 16 streaming.”
The final day of the band’s three-night run saw things changed up a bit. Their Sunday “Matinee” was more of a Sunday Family Fun Day, where the musicians had the opportunity to show their kids what their work was all about. The show was topped by several of the kids joining their parents on or near the stage for a rousing rendition of Three Dog Nights’ “Joy to the World,” led in unison by Apocalypse Hoboken’s Todd Pot, 88 Fingers Louie’s Denis Buckley; and The Bollweevils’ Daryl Wilson. Wilson, by the way, with his three young daughters by his side on the stage, the youngest dancing up a storm, appeared to be the only one of the trio of vocalists not requiring a lyric sheet. He had that down pat, perhaps having the most recent experience singing the tune over and over to his little girls?
I asked Todd Pot of Apocalypse Hoboken his thoughts on the weekend, how it came about and what the future has in store for the band. His response:
“Ok here goes….. We’d like to thank each and every person that made it out to our three-day celebration of a community that’s taken almost thirty years to build. The band is humbled beyond words. Since junior high Apocalypse Hoboken was my favorite band outta the suburbs of Chicago. I never in a million years thought I’d front my heroes band. Through the luck of seeing a flier back in 1993 that Apocalypse Hoboken was looking for a new lead singer, my life has never been the same. Fast forward to 2018. We have had a few reunion shows throughout the years but something just clicked with this most recent slew of shows. Older, wiser, and strangely enough with more to say. I think the boys in the band are on a stone cold mission. A mission that never really ended. The future looks bright and everybody is invited to the party. November third we will be returning to the Chop Shop with our comrades in Riff Sidekick Kato. The party has just begun. One by one we all are learning what it’s like to be pissed on. It could be worse. Right?”
It could be a lot worse. But it’s pretty good right now, and you can head below to check out our gallery from the Sunday show to demonstrate the fun Pot, his bandmates; and bill-mates are having these days.
The Blankz are now streaming their brand spankin’ new track “(I Just Want To) Slam” off of Slope Records. The track hit the streets today so make sure to give it a listen below! These guys have previously released their debut 7″ “White Baby” earlier this summer. Check it out below!
The Blankz are now streaming their brand spankin’ new track “(I Just Want To) Slam” off of Slope Records. The track hit the streets today so make sure to give it a listen below!
These guys have previously released their debut 7″ “White Baby” earlier this summer.
Check it out below!
Bristol, UK punks The Run Up are now streaming a new track, “The Upside of Being Down” which comes off of their upcoming LP, “Good Friends, Bad Luck.” “Good Friends, Bad Luck” is expected to hit the streets on September 28th of this year with a special edition vinyl to celebrate the release. The new LP […]
Bristol, UK punks The Run Up are now streaming a new track, “The Upside of Being Down” which comes off of their upcoming LP, “Good Friends, Bad Luck.”
“Good Friends, Bad Luck” is expected to hit the streets on September 28th of this year with a special edition vinyl to celebrate the release. The new LP will be released on Real Ghost Records and Uncle M.
Check out the video below!
Pop punk veterans Alkaline Trio have just released a video for the title track of their upcoming full length “Is This Thing Cursed?” The highly anticipated album is the first recorded material the three piece have released in five years. Alkaline Trio also kicked off their tour in support of the new album a few […]
Pop punk veterans Alkaline Trio have just released a video for the title track of their upcoming full length “Is This Thing Cursed?”
The highly anticipated album is the first recorded material the three piece have released in five years.
Alkaline Trio also kicked off their tour in support of the new album a few days ago, so make sure to check the dates and the new video out below!
Sydney punks and natives Molly and the Krells are now streaming their new single “Rejected.” The single follows up their last release of their debut EP, “Relationshit.” Check out the new track below!
Sydney punks and natives Molly and the Krells are now streaming their new single “Rejected.” The single follows up their last release of their debut EP, “Relationshit.”
Check out the new track below!
Hardcore sludge outfit Friendship Commanders have just announced their new album “Bill.” The album is expected to release on October 5th of this year. According to the band, “As a body of work, BILL is about to trying to be a human and know other humans during inhumane times. Part of that is reckoning with one’s […]
Hardcore sludge outfit Friendship Commanders have just announced their new album “Bill.” The album is expected to release on October 5th of this year.
According to the band, “As a body of work, BILL is about to trying to be a human and know other humans during inhumane times. Part of that is reckoning with one’s self, part of that is either accepting those around us or letting them go. And yet another part of that is making sure that we’re not just focusing on our own success and safety, but those of the community around us. It’s time for tolerance and service and hope, not destroying one another and ourselves.”
Keep an eye out for more announcements from these guys as we know more!
Hilarity will ensue with these guys on September 14th! Dad Brains, a hardcore outfit made by Dads for Dads, have just announced that they’ll be releasing their debut EP on September 14th on a 7″ vinyl on Pirates Press Records. The EP was produced by Roger Camera of No Motiv, Silver Snakes, The Velvet Teen, and […]
Hilarity will ensue with these guys on September 14th!
Dad Brains, a hardcore outfit made by Dads for Dads, have just announced that they’ll be releasing their debut EP on September 14th on a 7″ vinyl on Pirates Press Records.
The EP was produced by Roger Camera of No Motiv, Silver Snakes, The Velvet Teen, and The Warriors.